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The Madras High Court just hit pause on politics as usual. It stayed bypolls to 5 assembly seats and told the Election Commission not to notify polls till July 31, citing pending election petitions. In a landmark move, the court also invoked a 1967 Supreme Court judgment that could make resignations and defections way more expensive politically. The message is clear: quit after winning and you may have to wait. This order could directly change how parties and MLAs play the defection game going forward

Global oil giants are set to report their strongest quarterly profits since the energy market shock, driven by higher crude prices and resilient demand. But as earnings soar, the industry is once again facing political pressure and renewed scrutiny over windfall gains, energy costs, and calls for tougher regulation.

Ahead of the release of R Madhavan's GDN, let's take a look at the remarkable contribution of Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, who was given the title of the "Edison of India." Read on to know more.

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missiles targeting Saudi Arabia's Abha airport after accusing Riyadh of striking the runway at Sanaa International Airport. Saudi air defences intercepted the missiles with no casualties reported. The exchange marks one of the most significant escalations between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia since an informal truce began four years ago.

Authorities launched a search for six missing people after a fire at a construction site in central Brussels killed multiple workers.

Tensions are flaring again over one of the world’s most important waterways. Iran has hit back at US claims and declared itself the "true guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is even mulling a bill to formalise its control, and there’s talk of tolls for ships passing through. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing Gulf allies to reimburse the US for protecting shipping in the region. With nearly 20% of the world’s oil passing through Hormuz, this isn’t just a political spat. It’s about trade, fuel prices, and who gets to call the shots on a 33km-wide chokepoint that the whole world watches.

Tensions are flaring again over one of the world’s most important waterways. Iran has hit back at US claims and declared itself the "true guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is even mulling a bill to formalise its control, and there’s talk of tolls for ships passing through. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing Gulf allies to reimburse the US for protecting shipping in the region. With nearly 20% of the world’s oil passing through Hormuz, this isn’t just a political spat. It’s about trade, fuel prices, and who gets to call the shots on a 33km-wide chokepoint that the whole world watches.

A traditional coastal sport is now at the center of Karnataka politics. The Congress is batting for Kambala to be held during Mysuru Dasara, with the state govt planning to organise it as part of the festival. But BJP leaders including Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy have opposed the move. On Monday, Mysuru City Congress hit back, accusing the BJP of politicising Kambala and trying to divide the state on regional lines.

The remarks came after Sheikh Hasina indicated in a recent interview that she could return to Bangladesh by the end of this year.

Andhra Pradesh is back on alert. The state has reported 8 COVID cases, and authorities say all patients are currently asymptomatic. But the concern is rising after 2 people who tested positive died within 10 days. In response, health officials have ramped up precautionary measures across districts — more testing, stricter monitoring in hospitals, and renewed advisories for masks and hygiene.

A 60-hour manhunt in Telangana has come to a tragic end. Raj Kumar, the man accused in a POCSO case, was found dead in Rangareddy district on Monday. Police say he had allegedly slaughtered six people on the night of July 10 — a 17-year-old complainant, her mother, grandmother, his wife and their two young sons. The mass killings triggered a massive search across the state.

A new row has erupted at Tirupati. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar’s proposal to do the ceremonial first ‘Aarti’ at the Tirumala temple has been shot down by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. TTD said don’t turn Tirupati into a political arena and called the proposal "unilateral". For millions of devotees, the temple is about faith, not photo-ops or politics.

Omi Vaidya, best known for his role in 3 Idiots, has made an emotional appeal in favour of Sonam Wangchuk, whose hunger strike has entered its 16th day. Not just Vaidya but Zeenat Aman too has appealed to government to look into the matter.

PV Sindhu began her Japan Open 2026 campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Malaysia's Wong Ling Ching in straight games (21-14, 21-11) to book her place in the women's singles second round on Tuesday.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled 'Mayur', the official mascot of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026, ahead of the tournament from July 27 to August 2.

The findings come as Russia has stepped up missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, with the UN reporting a sharp increase in verified civilian deaths and injuries during the first half of 2026.

An NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed, naming him as the alleged mastermind in the Pahalgam terror attack case.

Beachgoers in Hendaye, France, were left running to safety after a wall of humidity started moving towards them, and wind gusts reached nearly 100 kmph. Europe is witnessing a heatwave, and the phenomenon is linked to warm land.

Shah Rukh Khan has received relief from the Supreme Court regarding the petition challenging the renovation of their Bandra residence, Mannat. The apex court has permitted the addition of two new floors to the property.